July 20, 2008	Sunday	Rajab 16, 1429

KARACHI, July 19: Three-year-old chestnut colt Bam Bamm which came out with a sterling performance in the last outing by registering his maiden win in three attempts seems to make it two victories on the trot when the Gymkhana race takes place at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.

After being placed in the first two runs, he hit the headlines by chalking up a facile six lengths’ victory under rider Ghulam Shabbir II in the June 1 meeting in div II class VII.

The colt from the stables of Syed Ismail Shah is drawn in a pack of 12 runners barring last minute withdrawals in the same division and class and start as our day’s best.

Those who come in reckoning for posing him some challenge are Kicking King and Lucky Gem. Both have finished on the board in their last runs.

Form horse four-year-old dark bay filly Bacaradi who had to be content with third slot in her last appearance is our fancy to land feature event by halting the winning sequence of bay Bharosa.

Bharosa performed outstandingly by making it six-in-a-row on June 29 to equal course record of Fantastic Baby.

Bacaradi is likely to be chased by mare Afroze Jehan and Bharosa for the places in the class IV and V div I and II which is the last race.

Also in contention is filly Crown Prince who, if allowed to run on merit, can create a surprise.

The earlier race which is the supporting event should see mare Closing Argument making amends by getting the better of opponents. Victory has eluded her in the six successive runs though she finished on the board.

Her task to end the title jinx would become easier if she will be on job. Her likely challengers are Manan Prince and Sing Sing.

Three-year-old colt Remy Martin is rated to atone for the loss by claiming the fifth race. After winning two races on a trot, he was beaten by Sweet Girl by two lengths last month.

Baby John and Speed Of Arab are likely to attain a place on the board.

Shah Mardan Shah Pir Pagara’s mare Make Millions should land the opener which has seven horses in fray.

Daruwala and Eager Saint have the ability to claim the next two races. After posting two-and-a-half lengths victory on June 29 the former has finished off the board twice. He is bracketed in a pack of 16 runners in the same division IV and if fit, should be allowed to run on merit.

Similarly, in the third race Sweetie Pie has come down in weight scale and division and if on job should win.

A card of seven races all to be run over five furlongs, have been drawn for the day. The first race gets into action at 2.00pm.

Following is the field and our selection:

THE MUREE PLATE DIV V

CLASS VII 5F:

Spenzer 9-0, Black Beauty 8-11, Raj Kumari 8-10, Make Millions 8-10, Campari 8-5, Racing Leader 8-0, Native Queen 7-13.

Win: Make Millions.

Place: Racing Leader.

THE MUREE PLATE DIV IV

CLASS VII 5F:

Eye Lady 9-0, Silver City 9-0, Daruwala 8-13, Love Pakistan 8-12, Princess Sparkle 8-12, Again Of Arab 8-12, Sweet Grandy 8-10, Guess Its Me 8-10, Mixed Blessing 8-8, Chun Chun Chun 8-6, Serpentine 8-6, Jonty Rhodes 8-6, Queen Of Kinjher 8-5, Sweet Saba 8-4, Princess Zara 7-12, Ordinance 7-11.

Win: Daruwala.

Place: Love Pakistan and Mixed Blessing.

THE MUREE PLATE DIV III

CLASS VII 5F:

Eager Saint 9-0, Sonia 8-11, Sher Khan 8-11, Be Jamalo 8-7, New Ferrari 8-4, Jaguar 8-4, Sweetie Pie 8-3, Beyond Belief 8-0, Dream Prince 7-11.

Win: Eager Saint.

Place: New Ferrari and Jaguar.

THE MUREE PLATE DIV II

CLASS VII 5F:

Bam Bamm 9-0, Sada-e-Awan 9-0, Play Boy 8-11, Bullet Of Arab 8-7, Kicking King 8-4, Lucky Gem 8-4, Marvi Express 8-3, Awan Hi Awan 8-2, Cash Deposit 7-13, Haroon Prince 7-12, Leading Of Arab 7-12, Whirl Wind 7-10.

Win: Bam Bamm.

Place: Kicking King and Lucky Gem.

THE MUREE PLATE DIV I

CLASS VII 5F:

Remy Martin 9-4, Dark Secret 9-3, Khan Jee 9-1, Ace Of Base 9-0, Speed Of Arab 8-8, Mr Mention Not 8-7, Saad Prince 8-6, Baby John 8-5, Santa Fee 8-5, Royal Champion 8-4, Blind Love 8-4, Friendly Fire 7-13.

Win: Remy Martin.

Place: Baby John and Speed Of Arab.

THE KINGREE PLATE

CLASS VI 5F:

Quince 9-2, Sahibzadi 9-2, Closing Argument 9-2, Be Parwah 9-0, Admire Moon 8-9, Manan Prince 8-6, Stryde By Stryde 8-6, Sindh Malook 8-6, Sing Sing 7-13.

Win: Closing Argument.

Place: Manan Prince and Sing Sing.

THE QUETTA PLATE CLASS IV

AND V DIV I AND II 5F:

Yes Neighbour Yes 10-0, Bharosa 9-8, Royal King 9-4, King Of Sanghar 9-4, Claim To Fame 9-2, The Victorious 8-10, Afroze Jehan 8-5, Bacaradi 7-11, Crown Prince 7-8, Star Is Born 7-7.

Win: Bacaradi.

Place: Afroze Jehan and Bharosa.

DAY’S BEST: Bam Bamm.

GOOD DOUBLE: Remy Martin and Bacaradi.